Session

7:30 am - 9 am

Breakfast and Registration

9 am – 9:20 am

Welcome and Greetings

Read Len's bio

 9:20 am – 10:45 am 

Collaborative Negotiation

Len Domino, Leonard Domino & Associates

An organization's government relations strategy seeks to gain access to decision-makers within the government and influence policies to advance their interests and improve their outcomes. Len Domino, OAMRS government relations counsel, will discuss OAMRS' method of influencing the government and achieving results. Learn about collaborative negotiation and the process required to build successful outcomes. During the discussion, participants will have an opportunity to work in small groups and discuss possible solutions to problem-solving scenarios.

10:45 am - 11 am

Break

Read Stephen's bio

11 am - 12 noon

A Week in the Life of an MPP

Stephen Warner
Former Press Secretary & Senior Communications Strategist
Office of the Minister of Health

Our elected officials manage multiple activities throughout the course of their time in office. Decision-making is often a collaborative effort and Members of Provincial Parliament often rely on subject matter experts to help identify issues, and advise on possible solutions. Join Stephen Warner, former Press Secretary and Senior Communications Strategist in the Office of the Minister of Health, for an in-depth look at the role of an MPP in the process of government decision-making. Stephen will work with attendees in small group discussions to discuss what a visit to your MPP might look like. 

12:15 pm - 1 pm

Lunch

Read Greg's bio

1 pm - 1:30 pm

OAMRS Action! Making Change Happen in the Profession

Greg Toffner, President and CEO
Ontario Association of Medical Radiation Sciences

The pandemic shined a light on healthcare in Ontario and the dire situations that are demanding change and transformation. Medical radiation sciences has an opportunity to help lead the changes that are coming. OAMRS President and CEO, Greg Toffner, invites you for a closer look at the association's government relations strategy and the changes that are imminent. 

Read Darren's bio

1:30 pm - 2 pm

The Dos and Don'ts of Interacting with Elected Officials

Darren Praznik, President and CEO, Cosmetics Alliance Canada

So, you've got an appointment to meet with your MPP? What's next? Darren Praznik of the Cosmetics Alliance Canada will walk you through how the meeting might go -- and how you can optimize the opportunity. Learn about the protocols that matter, and the ones that don't. Consider the tools that will help communicate your points, and the ones that won't.

2 pm - 3 pm

7 Lessons from 20 Years of Talking to Governments

Len Domino
Leonard Domino & Associates

Working with government takes time and patience, and a whole lot of experience. Take in the lessons that expert Len Domino has learned during his 20 years working in government. Journey through Len's career and garner insights from his successes - and failures. You'll hear about his time as an elected official, and how working on behalf of some of Ontario's top companies has made him one of the most sought after government relations professionals. 

3 pm - 3:15 pm

Break

Talks from the Legislature - A Panel Discussion with the People who Drive Change in Government

Round off your Education Summit experience with an interactive panel discussion with the experts who have spent their careers driving change in government. Ask questions, take notes and make this your opportunity to level up your government relations game.

Facilitator - Len Domino

Panelists - Greg Toffner, Stephen Warner, Darren Praznik

3:45 pm - 4 pm

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